Rehana Begg

Toronto, Wisconsin

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Articles

Schaeffler’s XZU Conical Thrust Cage Needle Roller Bearing for Robotics

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Schaeffler was a runner-up in this year’s prestigious Hermes Awards at Hannover Messe 2025. The nomination was for a newly developed XZU needle roller bearing. Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, said that many years of experience went into the bearing’s design. The motion technology company’s engineers noted that it is well-suited for articulated-arm applications.
Hermes Awards 2025: Siemens Generative AI-Powered Assistant Goes for the Win

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Siemens has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Hermes Award for its generative AI-powered assistant. The announcement was made at Hannover Messe’s opening ceremony on March 30, 2025, following deliberations by an independent panel of jurors chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, president of the Fraunhofer Society. Checking the Boxes on the Award CriteriaSiemens’ AI-driven “industrial copilots” are designed to enhance workforce efficiency by eliminating repetitive tasks and boosting productivity.
Actuator Advancements Turn Heads at MD&M West

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

At MD&M West 2025, Henry Kim, a regional sales engineer at Harmonic Drive, demonstrated advancements in actuator design. Kim said that Harmonic Drive supplies the component gears that go into robotic arm joints. He added that the company is shifting from supplying components to providing integrated solutions, including actuators with integrated motors and controllers.
Currency Inspection Demonstration Using High-fidelity 3D Profile Sensor

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

In this video, Valérie Servranckx, an application specialist at Zebra Technologies, demonstrates how currency is inspected using a Zebra AltiZ high-fidelity 3D profile sensor. “What we’re inspecting here today is our Canadian dollar bills,” said Servranckx.
Meet Five Women Shaping Engineering Careers

4 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg |Sharon Spielman

March is Women’s History Month. It’s a chance to honor the contributions of women in history and shine a spotlight on their lasting impact. Despite the limited opportunities to contribute, women have always been trailblazers. Among the publicly celebrated is Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), who wrote the first computer algorithm. There’s Katherine Johnson (1918-2020), an African American space scientist and mathematician, who figured out the trajectory for sending astronauts to the moon and back.
Design Engineer Demonstrates Extrusion Crosshead Prototype with Camlock Head

4 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

When choosing the right head and die for your extruder in industrial settings, selecting a well-suited connection type—such as a camlock head—is essential to ensure safe, reliable and effective operation. That is why Jacob Marcure, senior design engineer at Guill Tool & Engineering, showcased a prototype of his latest design at MD&M West 2025.
Gear Up: March Briefs, Reviews, Standards, Product Updates & More

4 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

News & StandardsThe latest welding terminology standard from the American Welding Society (AWS) is now available. This glossary is an updated reference with terms added for additive manufacturing and nondestructive examination to support accuracy in welding documentation.
Watch Live Coverage of the SpaceX Crew-9 Return Today

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

What was intended to be a one-week stay was extended to nine months when Boeing’s Starliner was deemed unfit for the crew to return to Earth. All of that changes today, when NASA and SpaceX intend to land its Crew Dragon Freedom in the Gulf of Mexico. NASA and SpaceX have targeted Crew-9’s splashdown aboard the Crew Dragon Freedom. The crew departed the International Space Station at 1:05 a.m. ET Tues., with an expected splashdown return on Tues., March 18.
The Evolution of Medical Technologies Yields Life-changing Results

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

During Machine Design’s medical devices takeover week (Feb. 24-March 2, 2025), contributors were asked to submit content pertaining only to this niche. The rush of content—ranging from articles, videos and Q&As—brought together perspectives from decision-makers and subject matter experts whose careers and livelihoods depend on transforming not only the medical devices industry, but the individual lives they ultimately serve.
Highlights from TIMTOS 2025: Adapting to Changing Market Demands with AI

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

A showcase of cutting-edge advancements in precision machinery, AI-driven automation and digital twin integration at TIMTOS 2025 proved Taiwan’s machine tool industry global competitiveness. From full-scale smart manufacturing to cross-industry applications, the event underscored Taiwan’s ability to pace with the evolving industrial landscape. The focus this year was on three key themes: AI & Robotics, Future Smart Manufacturing and Green Power & Sustainability.